Jute sacking bags

Jute sacking bags for packing foodgrains, sugar and salt

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 1943

HSN 6305 10 40 (jute sacking bags) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 1943, IS 2566, IS 12650, IS 15138, IS 16186, or IS 16372 — as applicable to the bag specification — is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 27 June 2025, by virtue of the Jute Bags (Quality Control) Order, 2022 notified as S.O. 2601(E). Directorate General of Foreign Trade policy controls on port of entry and Jute Commissioner registration apply as separate customs-clearance overlays.

What this is

HSN code

6305 10 40

Chapter

63 · Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and rags

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 1943 · effective 27-06-2025

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Compliance steps

1
Determine the applicable Indian Standard for the specific bag type: IS 1943:1995 (A-twill jute bags), IS 2566:1993 (B-twill jute bags for foodgrains), IS 12650:2018 (50 kg foodgrains bags), IS 15138:2010 (50 kg sugar bags), IS 16186:2014 (lightweight 50 kg foodgrains bags), or IS 16372:2015 (up to 30 kg foodgrains bags). Source only from a BIS CM/L-licensed manufacturer against the IS covering that exact specification.
Jute Bags (Quality Control) Order, 2022 · S.O. 2601(E) dated 06-06-2022 · IS 1943:1995, IS 2566:1993, IS 12650:2018, IS 15138:2010, IS 16186:2014, IS 16372:2015
2
Verify the foreign supplier's BIS CM/L licence number, licensed product scope, and licensed manufacturing facility address on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order. The licence must cover the specific IS and bag variant — a CM/L for one specification does not cover other IS specifications in the schedule.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · S.O. 2601(E) dated 06-06-2022
3
Ensure every bag bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number on the product itself, per Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking on packaging alone does not satisfy the requirement.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Jute Bags (Quality Control) Order, 2022
4
Register the consignment with the Jute Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, before import. Used jute bags are not permitted for import regardless of BIS licence status. Jute and jute products are allowed only subject to this registration.
Jute Import Order dated 23-09-2019, Office of the Jute Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles
5
If the consignment originates in Bangladesh, import is permitted only through Nhava Sheva seaport — land ports on the India-Bangladesh border are not permitted entry points. Accompany the bill of entry with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying absence of prohibited azo dyes; azo dye testing exemptions apply only to EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and United Kingdom origins.
DGFT Notification 21/25-26 dated 27-06-2025; DGFT Notification 07/25-26 dated 17-05-2025; DGFT Notification 24/2025-26 dated 11-08-2025 · General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is presenting a CM/L licence against one IS specification when the consignment physically conforms to a different IS specification in the schedule — for example, importing B-twill bags against a CM/L licensed only for IS 1943 (A-twill). Each IS under the Jute Bags (Quality Control) Order maps to a distinct fabric construction and weight parameter; a licence that does not match the bag's actual weave type and end-use specification is treated as no licence at all, triggering detention and potential confiscation at Nhava Sheva even where the ISI mark is visibly present.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6305 10 40 require BIS certification?

Yes. Jute sacking bags under this tariff line must conform to the applicable Indian Standard (IS 1943, IS 2566, IS 12650, IS 15138, IS 16186, or IS 16372) and bear the ISI mark under a CM/L licence issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards, with effect from 27 June 2025.

Is Jute Commissioner registration required separately from BIS QCO compliance?

Yes. Registration with the Jute Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, is required under the Jute Import Order dated 23-09-2019 and is independent of BIS CM/L licensing. Import of used jute bags is not permitted regardless of BIS status.

Are there port restrictions on jute sacking bag imports from Bangladesh?

Yes. Per DGFT Notifications 21/25-26 and 24/2025-26, imports of jute sacks and bags from Bangladesh are restricted to Nhava Sheva seaport; land ports on the India-Bangladesh border are not permitted. Re-export of Bangladesh goods to India from Nepal or Bhutan is also not allowed.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all six Indian Standards in the Jute Bags QCO schedule?

No. A CM/L licence is specification-specific; each IS maps to a distinct bag construction and end-use category. A manufacturer must hold separate CM/L licences for each IS specification they supply, and customs detains consignments where the licensed IS does not match the bag type presented.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-18. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.